Japan-China row: The high stakes of Takaichis stance on Taiwan
Can three words threaten the stability of East Asia? Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has triggered the regions biggest diplomatic crisis in years by labelling a potential conflict in Taiwan a Survival-Threatening Situation. While she argues that protecting the Taiwan Strait is vital for Japans semiconductor supply chains and energy routes, China is already retaliating by freezing cultural exchanges and raising the issue with the United Nations. In this video, we analyse the potential impact of the diplomatic fallout between Japan and China over Taiwan. We explore why Takaichi is doubling down on defending Taiwan despite Chinas dominance over Japans trade and rare earth supply chains. We also explore the geopolitical importance of Taiwan to Japan.
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